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KU05 TOA

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

236,056 mi
Last recorded236,056 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU05 TOA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 236,056 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front fog lamp lens cracked

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 225,341 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 213,173 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2017 213,163 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 204,977 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 187,636 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 173,065 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 173,065 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine management light on

Pass 22 Mar 2013 157,812 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 140,116 miles

nearside front tyre wearing thin on outer edge of tyre

Pass 14 Mar 2011 118,673 miles

both rear tyres 2mm

Pass 9 Mar 2010 102,754 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 80,188 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 69,115 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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KU05 TOA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 83,800 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KU05 TOA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KU05 TOA registered?

KU05 TOA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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The MOT history for KU05 TOA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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